Psalms 140:2
who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
In Context
3They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.
Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
Psalms 36:4Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.
Psalms 56:6They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.
Psalms 62:3How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?
Psalms 120:7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:2-8
Complaints and Petitions. 1 Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins… Read the whole commentary →